Saturday, 12 November 2005 00:00
HSPSE student David Howell launched his 2006 European Tour season in perfect style with a superb three shot victory over World Number One and final round playing partner, Tiger Woods, at the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.
After a recent visit to HSPSE on the 1st November, where Dr Paul Hurrion ran his eye over David’s Putting Stroke, the hard work would seemed to have payed immeadiate dividends.
An understandably ecstatic Howell said: "This is something I dreamed of but probably didn't think was going to come true. You end up in the last group playing with the World's Number One and you know it's going to be a big day in your career.
"Obviously I am quite pleased with myself; the way I handled myself and was able to come out on top. It was a massive learning experience for me today and hopefully it can really help me in the future."
Howells victory was built upon a solid putting week with an average putts per round of 27.25, which coupled with an improving long game as the week went on led to an impressive 20 under par winning total.
The victory was also achieved with a new Yes Golf! C Groove Putter. Although the same model as the one he has been using most of the year, David picked up a new ‘Callie’ with a slight technical modification whilst visiting HSPSE prior to his departure for China.
All at HSPSE would like congratulate David on his victory. Well done!
